DLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive law firm that values its people. The Paralegal – Franchise will support attorneys by preparing legal documents, compiling information, and coordinating communications among various parties involved in legal matters.
Responsibilities
- Drafts simple pleadings and/or assists attorneys with major motions and filings
- Performs cite-checking, fact-checking, and Blue Booking of legal memoranda and Shepardizing cases
- Organizes all necessary documents for witness interviews, depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations
- Reviews, organizes and maintains document databases for case tracking, discovery and document productions
- Utilizes legal software such as Relativity and litigation technology including eDiscovery and data rooms
- EFiles documents in State and Federal Courts and coordinates service of documents
- Locates and reviews information applicable to a particular case, person or subject via online research or document reviews
- Assists in the preparation of pretrial motions, trail binders, trial exhibits, etc
- Assist attorneys at depositions, hearings, trials or arbitrations
- Manage data rooms and matter files
Skills
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of paralegal experience for individuals with a bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
- Individuals without a degree or certification require five years' legal support experience in the specific practice area
- Must have strong skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience with legal software such as Relativity, LexisNexis, Westlaw or similar application required
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to interact with staff, paralegals, attorneys and clients on a daily basis
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required to handle large volumes of work associates with each matter
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
- Foster positive work relationships
- Comply with all firm policies and practices
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's Degree and/or a Paralegal certificate
Benefits
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
Company Overview
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.dlapiper.com/.